Spain
Barcelona
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Track: The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
The Spanish Grand Prix is a circuit that both provides a decent amount of racing action. The track layout may be a bit controversial as fans have a mixed feelings for it's design and layout. But over the years, it was still able to show it's capabilities of hosting a great Formula One Race.
2922 Spanish GP Sky Sports
Spanish Grand Prix
Before anyone even knew it, Formula One actually raced in Spain back in the sport's prime years in 1951. During the 1951 FIA Formula One World Championship, The 1951 Spanish Grand Prix, held at the Pedralbes circuit in Barcelona on October 28, was the final race of the 1951 Formula One World Championship season. This race was significant for several reasons, particularly for the championship battle between Ferrari's Alberto Ascari and Alfa Romeo's Juan Manuel Fangio.
Spanish Grand Prix (1950) Track Layout
1950 - 1954 (Wikipedia)
​Length: 6.31km /3.92mi
Laps: 70
Ferrari's Juan Manuel Fangio, Winner of the first Formula One Spanish Grand Prix. F1 stopped racing in Spain at 1954 due to the Le Mans Disaster
1950 Spanish GP Motorsport.com
Spanish Grand Prix (1970) Track Layout
1970 - 1981 (Wikipedia)
​Length: 3.40km /2.11mi
Laps: 90
The tragic accident (1970 Spanish GP) Motorsport Images
F1 would yet again, remove Spain from the calendar from 1981 - 1985. But the next time F1 would return to Spain, is during the 1986 FIA Formula One World Championship at the Circuito Permanente de Jerez. The 1986 Spanish Grand Prix was held at the Jerez circuit. This race was notable for the pressures between the McLaren teammates, Alain Prost and Keke Rosberg, and for the strong performance by William's Nigel Mansell.
After nearly two decades of being absent on the calendar, Formula One returned to Spain for the 1970 FIA Formula One World Championship but this time, they are now racing at a different venue. In 1970, Formula 1 racing in Spain was marked by the Spanish Grand Prix at the Jarama Circuit, which took place on April 19, 1970. This was the fourth race of the 1970 Formula One World Championship season. The race at Jarama was a 100-lap event and covered a total distance of 315.7 km. The track was known for its tight and twisty nature, which posed a challenge for the drivers. Looking back at it, fans would immediately notice it's similarities to Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, were F1 hosted the Portuguese GP. During the 1970 Spanish Grand Prix, the about the serious accidents involving Jackie Oliver and Jacky Ickx. Both their cars burst into flames, and Ickx was slightly burned after his race overalls became soaked in burning fuel. He recovered sufficiently to be able to compete in the next race, at Monaco. won by Tyrrell-Ford's Jackie Stewart, as he was completely dominant over the 90 laps of the Grand Prix.
Spanish Grand Prix (1970) Track Layout
1970 - 1990 (racingcircuits.info)
Laps: 72
Spanish Grand Prix
Later during the 1991 FIA Formula One World Championship, F1 would set their final destination for the Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which is still the same track till this day.
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Layout​
Turns: 14
DRS Zones: 2
Length: 4.65km (2.89mi)
Fastest Lap: Max Verstappen
1:16.330
During the 2006 Spanish Grand Prix, Spanish fans were in for a treat as they would see their home hero Renault's Fernando Alonso, taking victory at his home Grand Prix here in Spain. His victory marked his first win in his home Grand Prix with Renault as the Spanish crowd erupted in celebration as Alonso secured the win, This victory was part of his march toward the 2006 World Championship.
Alonso's first home GP win (2006 Spanish GP) Motorsport Images
Hamilton & Rosberg's incident (2016 Spanish GP) The Guardian
At the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, this date would be remembered for one of the biggest F1 victories. Young superstar Max Verstappen, driving for Red-Bull managed to grab his first ever Formula One Grand Prix victory only at the age of 18, making him the youngest driver ever to win a Grand Prix. It was a brilliant drive, especially after the dramatic crash between the two Mercedes drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, on the opening lap.
Verstappen's first win (2016 Spanish GP) Sky Sports
Yet, despite all the controversial moments and mixed feelings from the fans, The Spanish Grand Prix will always remain a classic. The track is loved and hated by fans but, it still captures that special moment that happens in any other Grand Prix in Formula One.
WINNERS
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1950: Juan Manuel Fangio
1951: Juan Manuel Fangio
1954: Mike Hawthorn
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1967: Jim Clark
1968: Graham Hill
1969: Jackie Stewart
1970: Jackie Stewart
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1971: Jackie Stewart
1972: Emerson Fittipaldi
1973: Jackie Stewart
1974: Emerson Fittipaldi
1975: Niki Lauda
1976: James Hunt
1977: Niki Lauda
1978: Mario Andretti
1979: Jody Scheckter
1980: Alan Jones
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1981: Carlos Reutemann
1986: Alain Prost
1987: Nigel Mansell
1988: Ayrton Senna
1989: Alain Prost
1990: Ayrton Senna
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1991: Ayrton Senna
1992: Nigel Mansell
1993: Alain Prost
1994: Michael Schumacher
1995: Michael Schumacher
1996: Michael Schumacher
1997: Jacques Villeneuve
1998: Mika Häkkinen
1999: Mika Häkkinen
2000: Michael Schumacher
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2001: Michael Schumacher
2002: Michael Schumacher
2003: Michael Schumacher
2004: Michael Schumacher
2005: Kimi Räikkönen
2006: Fernando Alonso
2007: Lewis Hamilton
2008: Kimi Räikkönen
2009: Jenson Button
2010: Mark Webber
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2011: Sebastian Vettel
2012: Pastor Maldonado
2013: Fernando Alonso
2014: Lewis Hamilton
2015: Nico Rosberg
2016: Max Verstappen
2017: Sebastian Vettel
2018: Lewis Hamilton
2019: Lewis Hamilton
2020: Lewis Hamilton
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2021: Lewis Hamilton
2022: Charles Leclerc
2023: Max Verstappen
2024: Max Verstappen